Name: Zahirul Islam
Age: 29
Profession: Teacher
Political Affiliation: None
Current Address: Comilla, Bangladesh.
Date & Time of Disappearance: 15 February 2022 (after Maghrib prayer in the evening)
Location of Incident: Paduar Bazar, Bishwaroad, in front of Shondu Hotel
Involved Law Enforcement Unit: RAB
Involved Officers: Alep Uddin and Shyamal
Vehicle Used: White Hiace
Thana Name & GD Number: Unknown, no GD
False Case Numbers:
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Bilaichhari – GR-409/22
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Thanchi – GR-1/23
Incident Description (Summary):
I was traveling to Chattogram for work. After performing Maghrib prayer at a mosque above Shondu Hotel in Paduar Bazar, 15–16 men stopped me, saying they would check me. They forced me into a white Hiace, handcuffed me, and threatened to kill me if I spoke. My eyes were blindfolded, and I was disappeared for one year, during which I was heavily tortured, causing lasting back pain and inability to work. On 8 February 2023, I was falsely charged and imprisoned. I spent 21 months in jail and was released on bail. I currently lack funds to attend court hearings for my case
